@OP please get your facts right. Your title and the post is very misleading. Shared hosting is the most affordable. And like someone already said here, you have to be popular: get enough traffic on your website before you can consider going out of shared hosting to a dedicated server or VPS. Else, you will simply be wasting valuable hosting resources and money.

jugzy:
The size does not matter as long as it is legible and clear enough. I even compressed some of my docs as they exceeded the 4mb limit. They were clear enough so i don't think it should be a problem.

Okay. Thanks!

I have a quick question please.

Does the size of the uploaded documents matter? The scanner I used scanned at a resolution of 200dpi. The quality is not the best, it looks like a faxed document.

Should I go ahead and upload them like that?

cliitex:
From what I have read so far, it seems US and Canada immigration are intertwined. Does it mean that if one is refused a US visa, the person will definitely not be granted a Canadian visa? What are the chances of Canada issuing you a (tourist) visa especially when you have unresolved issues with the US embassy?

I am sure you will better answer to this question in the "Travelling to Canada" thread.

I have no idea.

Pinkygrace:


Well the main coping mechanisms are staying in doors and layers.always buy good jacket and boots
E.g there was Extreme cold weather alert in Toronto over the weekend, I wore three layers of trouser and four of top, then my jacket. On Friday just from bus stop to my house I felt my hand freezing despite wearing gloves. But that's was just for Friday and early Saturday
You will get use to the cold, but some days is just too much. If you drive it might be better for you as oppose taking transit in which you have to wait for the bus.


You can always get benylin equivalent from shoppers or other drug stores here and most migrant kids I know adjust fine. My friend son loves the snow, it usually a fight btw him and his mum when it snows as he wants to go out and play inside.

Wow! 4 layers! This is serious business!!

Good to be reassured again that the kids will be fine.

Thank you.

Can I carry my garri, crayfish, stock fish, egusi, and the likes into Canada?? Are we given the opportunity to declare these items?

I have watched Border Control about Australia and have no idea what to expect with Canada.

Do we have any IT professionals that can share their experiences like:

* Your work experience in Nija.

* Did you have to do a Diploma course or certification to get a job in Canada?

* How long it took to get a job in IT?

* How quickly did you catch up at work?

* Have you ever been fired for not doing your job well?

* Did you switch careers from IT? To what and why? Was it a good decision?

I have done all sorts that I can easily classify under NOC 2171 - IT Consultant. Have done a bit a web development as well. However, my Masters degree is in Web Technologies and Security. Anyone with IT Security experience in Canada?? I am wondering if this will be the right opportunity for me to develop that part of my career.

Let me attempt to get our discussions back on track by initiating a few things to talk about.


I am once again thrown by someone that reminded me yesterday how cold it is in Canada. How you have to shovel your way out of your house.

Guys, how did you cope? Did you have to fall sick a couple of times before adjusting? I know oyibo would not give you antibiotics and the like when you catch the cold or flu. How did you cope? Did you have to get Benyln from Nija??

What about the kids? My kids do not even sleep under AC so this will be a huge adjustment for them. As for my husband, he never gets cold in a cold country so he will adjust just fine.

I know someone has said the trick is to cover up on layers, but having lived in the U.K., even after covering up, you will still be cold. At least your nose will...lol.

I understand that one gets used to it after a while but I want to know how you went through it.

Coping mechanisms in extreme cold environment. Please share.

GrandCommander:


After reading the judgement, I don't think it was NOC mismatch that primarily caused the problem otherwise the application would have just been rejected. What caused the problem is misrepresentation(claiming that you did something which you never did). Probably if he had just got a supervisor s letter in plain paper and Notarized stating his actual position this wouldn't have happen. It is well known that what matters most is that your duties match the NOC code chosen not the title.

Yep. I agree with you.

JESUnifemi4eva:
Hi oohunt,

Just a copy of my newspaper publication and marriage certificate.

Cheers!

Thanks a lot!

cookies:

Guys please I'm about registering to take IELTS, is it okay to choose for "immigration" purpose or just "general"? Just need clarifications before I get roped in. Thanks

If I am correct the options should be general or academic.

We use general here.

Kathyjex:

Please how does IQAS work? Want to obtain my husband's ECA? Which is faster?

I am not sure how IQAS works because I used WES.

IQAS is cheaper and faster though.

Ladies, please what did you use as your LEGAL NAME CHANGE DOCUMENT?

Let us abide by going to the appropriate thread and give people that can gain from here the chance to.

You can get answers to your questions if you ask in the correct thread:

Questions about visa and schools: https://www.nairaland.com/3315266/travelling-canada-part-11/404
This thread has a wealth of information and started from Part 1, each part with up to 400 pages. Your answers must be there, if they are not, the gurus of that thread will answer you. You can as well take out time, settle down and read. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Then for Express Entry/FSWP, go to:
https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

You too will need the info this thread (Living in Canada) has to offer when the time comes.

Let's make it work.

Please I have a question. Going by the requirements for proof of funds:

An Official Letter issued by my financial institution indicating my financial profile.
This must:
· List of all my bank (checking and savings) and investment accounts, the account numbers, dates each account was opened and the balance of each account over the past six months.
· List all outstanding debts, such as credit card and loans
· Be printed on the letter head of the financial institution, and include my name and the contact information of the financial institution ( Address, telephone number and email-address)

I have two bank accounts: savings and current with my bank. Do I have to provide a letter and statement for both accounts regardless of which one has the POF amount?

oohunt:


Glad to have you here @vcole! Wow! You have found schools already! I love your drive o!

I honestly do not like the sound of the 3-hours for 3-days in a week preschool. My toddler is already used to 7:30am-4pm schedule. Plus, I won't be able to achieve much in the short time: can't go to work & I have not researched schools yet to know what it will be like.

I am an IT professional. I am either going to continue my business online or get some degree/diploma. I have an IT Masters degree from the UK and I wonder if that would fetch me employment in Canada.

shinarambo1:

My son attends a 3hrs pre school for 5 days a week. its not convenient, but that is all my wife could find in our area in calgary. We wanted morning, but we were even lucky to get an afternoon slot.

If you have experience in your field of IT, your UK masters would be a plus as experience+certifications matters more than the academic certificates in a non-regulated profession.

Yes, I have experience. Glad to hear this.

vcole:
Thanks for opening this thread. Thanks to shinarambo and others for valuable info.

I got my PR this month and intend to land in April. I'm currently trying to weigh my options between Calgary and Winnipeg. Its getting quite confusing by the day and would appreciate any input as to the pros and cons of both areas.

My earlier research had shown Winnipeg to have lower cost of living......however, searching for apartments recently have shown Calgary with pretty affordable rent, about the same price and in a few instances lower than Winnipeg.
I also have a toddler. Thus far I have found Preschool in Winnipeg to be about $400-500/month. Its usually 3 hrs a day about 3 days/week but a few preschools run 8-4 Monday-Friday. Child care could be as low as $600 or as high as $1500. However, the waiting list could be quite long.
I had earlier applied for a MSc prog at university of Alberta but I may not be able to go to school this fall anymore. However, lots of schools offer funding for research progs, I don't know about Nursing degrees.

Does anyone know of short stay apartments I could get for about a week or two to stay on arrival? Most places on kijiji are either a years' lease or month to month.

Glad to have you here @vcole! Wow! You have found schools already! I love your drive o!

I honestly do not like the sound of the 3-hours for 3-days in a week preschool. My toddler is already used to 7:30am-4pm schedule. Plus, I won't be able to achieve much in the short time: can't go to work & I have not researched schools yet to know what it will be like.

I am an IT professional. I am either going to continue my business online or get some degree/diploma. I have an IT Masters degree from the UK and I wonder if that would fetch me employment in Canada.

SlowlybtSurely:
OP, thanks alot for creating this thread. Very informative. I'm also awaiting my PR visa.

Looks like most of you are in Alberta. Anyone in Ottawa or Montreal? I'm looking for a city with low standard of living but with a good University where I can obtain a 2-year Nursing degree (after first degree) and has high employment rate for people in the finance sector as hubby will be ACCA certified by the time we will be moving.

Also which province has very subsidised day cares cos we have a toddler.

Which province can I get student loan without having to live there for a long time? I want to start school immediately after landing so I would have to do the processing from Naija. Is this possible?

Is it feasible for one person to work and keep the family afloat while the other goes to school (full time)? Keep in mind that we have two kids with only one being of school age.

Is anyone amongst you doing this Nursing-after-first-degree program or know someone who is? I've some very pressing questions I would love answered.

Justwise please, let's limit this thread to life in Canada for immigrants. Any questions or enquiries not in-line with the subject should be hidden.

Hello, now I know you are a fellow woman.

I am in the same dilemma. One child of school age and the other a toddler. Hoping to get more advice here.

ssemire:
Hello and greetings from Alberta Canada.
For oil jobs, your destination should be Fort McMurray which is a town, compared to Calgary.
Living in FortMc is relatively more expensive due to the fact that the wage is usually higher than the average. This because the oil sands is located in FortMc.

It is a lot easier and cheaper to cook at home as u can be sure that the time you get home is pretty predictable.

I landed at Calgary intl airport and i didn't take too long at the immigration desk.

You might have a difficult time spending money here initially because you will be converting to naira. Just breathe.

Don't be afraid to do any form of legal job for starters. It might not be at par with your naija level, but trust me anything to get your canadian experience. Please volunteer if you have to as it also counts as part of your experience.

Make use of YMCA or any other immigrant settling/serving org.

Whew..........i think i've tried. You might not get an immediate answer from me if you have other questions. But if i am able, i will drop further comments.

Thank you! Valuable info about Fort McMurray, my first time hearing about it. I will google to get more info.

ssemire:
Hello house.

I'm a very silent observer on this thread. However, I will like to share the good news that I've landed in Canada. From ITA to PPR took 9 months.

It is better to ensure you block all avenues for more documents request by providing all upfront. That way, your application will not be abandoned.

All the best to all that have received ITA

Congratulations!

Please post your experiences in the thread below to help newbies know what to expect. Thanks.

https://www.nairaland.com/3617393/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant

Answered by specrealq question.

oohunt:
I am in a fix. I am having difficulties getting a reference letter in the NOC I chose. I used to be a contract staff in one of the IOCs and they are not even listening to me.

What should I do now? Should I include my NYSC which was 12 years ago??

With respect to my earlier post, I am trying to see if I can get reference letters from other companies that I worked with.

Can I use other work experiences which were not in my EE application? Would they crosscheck my work experience in the PR application with the EE application

I am in a fix. I am having difficulties getting a reference letter in the NOC I chose. I used to be a contract staff in one of the IOCs and they are not even listening to me.

What should I do now? Should I include my NYSC which was 12 years ago??

oohunt:
Please I will like to verify something.

It is correct that one can use difference NOC Codes under EE? But a single NOC Code for FSW?

I want to know if I can include more references for a different NOC Code under EE.

Thanks.

Guys please help with my question.

Whoop!! Congrats to the latest draws 447! It is getting better!

Please I will like to verify something.

It is correct that one can use difference NOC Codes under EE? But a single NOC Code for FSW?

I want to know if I can include more references for a different NOC Code under EE.

Thanks.

Thank you for your response @maternal.

We chose Calgary because my husband is in the oil and gas sector. I know a lot of jobs have been lost worldwide due to the oil price. But I believe it will pick up in years to come.

Thanks, you have really put my mind at rest. I was dreading the COLD!

I am also looking forward to continuing my business there. I have a toddler and I know it would be difficult to get a full time job and afford a minder for her. I also do not want to be idle. I won't worry much about those technicalities now.

The first video is very very inspiring. This is a society that is truly concerned about its citizens.

fredrickz03:
pls could you send me the link and steps/details/requirements for starting the application process for canadian permanent residence.
fredrickz03@yahoo.com

Go to this thread. Read from page 0 to the end. You won't regret it.

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled

This thread is about Life in Canada for immigrants or Permanent Residents.

It is an avenue for people that have emigrated to Canada (with their families) to share their experiences to help future hopefuls.

Kindly share your personal experiences and comments on:

* When you landed at the airport?
* What are the immigration rules to follow?
* How do you carry all that cash with you? For example: a family of 5 will need $25,923.
* Which province did you settle in and why.
* Where you live and why you like it or don't like it? Tips on choosing the right neighborhood, mortgage plans, proximity to work etc.
* How easy was it to settle in, with your kids? How did you go about finding the right schools for them? What is their school system like for toddlers (age 5 and below)?
* Can a mother combine work and taking care of the kids with the husband being in Nigeria?
* What culture shock have you experienced?
* Tips on how to cloth and cope with the cold weather
* Are there Nigerian food/restaurants etc? Are they very expensive?
* Can one start a business (exportation, consultancy) in Canada?
* How much does your family survive on in a month?
* And any other ...

This thread is for Living In Canada. For any questions outside this to go:

Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 13:
(https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part)

OR

Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Workers Program-Connect Here Part 2:
(https://www.nairaland.com/3999848/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled) for the Permanent Residency process which is how most of us got here. 40manlappy has given a beautiful summary on how to get started and of everything you need to know on the first page. I hope to do something similar here soon.

vcole:

I used 3 different reference letters from 3 companies for my work experience seeing as I had worked in 3 different organizations thus far, So this shouldn't be a problem.
There are 2 options for this non-ECA qualifications. Some people removed the qualifications that they do not have an ECA for entirely from the education section and then mentioned it under that part of the form that literally tells you to tell them your whole life without leaving gaps
For me, I listed the degrees under the education section as well. For each qualification you list, it asks if you have an ECA for it. I indicated that I had an ECA for the one which I evaluated and then indicated that I did not have an ECA for the ones which were not evaluated.....I use degrees here to refer to both mine and my spouse's.
Whatever work experience you do not wanna provide a reference for, both for yourself (as long as it doesn't reduce your points) and your spouse, do not fill under the work experience section but fill the details under personal history.

Okay. Thanks a lot!

Thetherapist:
Can we please have a thread for landing experience. Like what to expect at the airport, immigration rules to follow, how to carry cash along, housing and all settlement plans. Those who got the PR and just landing could always come in and share their experience for prospective members to learn from.
Why am I saying this? A friend would be moving to Canada with her family next month. She has load of questions begging for answers. Going with a virgin passport, no relative in Canada, its all her first time leaving the country. I believe a thread like that would help to know what to expect while landing and the whole settlement process.
Thanks

I think this is a fantastic idea. I had created a thread in the past asking such questions because I will like to (still like to) know what to expect. I too have never been to Canada. Especially when you are travelling with kids. Oga Justwise closed the thread sharp sharp and directed me to the "Student in Canada thread" which had nothing to do with my question.

https://www.nairaland.com/3273411/living-canada-life-canadian-immigrant

vcole:
Congrats on your ITA. Could you share your time line? Your NOC, ielts scores/no of attempts, qualification/eca process...hurdles et al if any, pool entry, etc etc
I was gonna comment on your earlier post but then saw that you already found the answer. I could hug you right now. As much as you can, try to read up posts on this thread, it has loads of info.
As 40manlappy said, a LOE would suffice from your spouse.

Thank you vcole. You have been so helpful. I was going to follow all your comments but, sometimes it did not make sense so I had to read the conversations.

Well, my husband was supposed to be the primary applicant. He took his own ielts exams late 2015. By the time he got around to apply, some changes had been made and he could no longer make the score. His score was 325 or something like that. This was also because he scored 6.5 in his listening test, the others were ok. The 325 also did not include my own score because I had not taken the exams then.

So I had to prepare, much pressure. You need to see how nervous I was. This is a masters degree holder o! LoL! So I came here to read up. I used some materials from my husband and also some of the materials in the IELTS thread. The website: ieltsbuddy.com was EXTREMELY helpful. I had to practice and practice and practice because I knew that I could not fall short of getting CLD 10 or 9. I scored: Listening: 9, Reading: 9, Writing: 7.5 & Speaking: 7.0. I took my tests in Enugu in October, then Lagos did not have space until January. I just thank God all the effort paid off.

So I finally submitted my application in November after the ielts results came out. The NOC code I use is 2171- Information systems analysts and consultants, I studied computer Science and my MSc is also in the IT field. 2171 matched all the work experience I have. As I understand they must all be in the same NOC right? Just that I have worked for several companies over the years. This implies that I will be requiring reference letters from about 4 employers. I just hope it wont be a problem in the application.

My WES I sent it out early October. It took them 2 good months! I had to write them before they responded to me. I was thinking since my MSc was in the UK, that it would be faster, I still wonder why it took that long. I am glad that I do not have to go through that for my BSc. So from what I have read here, I should remove my other qualifications from the Education section and place them in the personal history section since they were not evaluated? And that my husband should do the same for his work history if I am not prepared to upload a reference letter from his company?

I was surprised to learn about the Job Bank. I am glad I went back to check because I thought after filling the forms that was all. But to actually enter the pool, you have to create the Job Bank account and tell them about those work experiences. I think that is really smart!

That's all. God has been faithful. He really wants me to waka out of Nija. I was prepared to make it work here. But if I can put same amount of effort over there, it will definitely be rewarding! If not for me, for my kids.

40manlappy:
@oohunt

Congratulations on your ITA.

Since the person involved is your spouse, I don't think you need a gift deed. LOE should suffice.

Also, as far as we know, only your highest qualification needs to be evaluated. So you don't need to bother yourself with evaluating BSc again.

Thank you 40manlappy & boldinc.